The Joint Committee met at 14:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Eric Byrne, Senator Colm Burke, Deputy Michael Colreavy,* Senator Terry Leyden, Deputy Timmy Dooley, Senator Catherine Noone, Deputy Bernard J. Durkan, Senator Kathryn Reilly. Deputy Seán Kyne, Deputy Joe O'Reilly,

* In the absence of Deputy Seán Crowe.

In attendance: Senators Michael Comiskey and Pat O'Neill.

DEPUTY DOMINIC HANNIGAN IN THE CHAIR.